Ariana Grande's TV Show Canceled

Nickelodeon is done with Sam & Cat.

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Despite success in the ratings, Nickelodeon confirmed Sam & Cat's cancelation over the weekend, cutting its first season short by four episodes also. In a textbook statement to The Hollywood Reporter, a spokesperson for the show says the network wishes the cast "all the best" as they move on to new projects.

On a "production hiatus" since early April, Sam & Cat, starring Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande, had also been hit with all sorts of drama in recent months — nude photo leaks, generic bitchery, and rumors of behind-the-scenes drama; a feud between stars Jennette and Ariana (and Nickelodeon too) specifically. Jennette blamed "unfair" behavior on the network's part for her skipping this year's Kids Choice Awards; Ariana later clarified, via Twitter, that she wasn't being paid more/receiving preferential treatment.

In a long message shared, also via Twitter, following the news breaking, Ariana thanked Nickelodeon for "making a childhood dream of mine come true, for being a family to me, for being so accommodating and supportive of my multitasking with my music career, and for of course introducing me to many of my fans." Mentioning Sam & Cat's cast and crew en masse — she "[couldn't] imagine that there is a more pleasant or professional crew in Hollywood" — Ariana also gave two personalized shout-outs to the show's creator, Dan Schneider, whom she described as "a true friend."